Dagnall: Ecclestone has a ‘Shane Warne-like aura’
Sky Sports Cricket’s Charles Dagnall believes England spinner Sophie Ecclestone has a “Shane Warne-like aura” that instils fear in the opposition when she bowls. Source
Papers: FA launches charm offensive to keep Southgate as England boss
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… Source
Delap joins Ipswich from Man City in deal worth £20m
Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Liam Delap from Manchester City. Source
Wimbledon Order of Play: Alcaraz and Djokovic in semi-final action
Take a look at the Order of Play for Day 12 of the Wimbledon Championships on all courts at the All England Club. Source
Will fiery Djokovic finally feel the love from Centre Court?
Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic will resume his ‘love affair’ with Wimbledon after a four-day cooling off period when he returns for his semi-final with Lorenzo Musetti on Friday. Source
McIlroy impresses on return as Thomas takes Scottish Open lead
Rory McIlroy bounced back from his US Open heartbreak to make a strong start to the defence of his Scottish Open title as first-round leader Justin Thomas narrowly missed out on creating history. Source
Smith’s relaxed approach pays off after composed debut half-century
If day one of the first Test between England and West Indies was all about a debutant from Surrey starring with the ball, then day two was all about one doing so with the bat. Source
Dryburgh claims share of lead at Evian Championship
Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh claimed a share of the lead after day one of the Evian Championship. Source
Smith and Stokes star as England close in on victory at Lord’s
Jamie Smith struck a half-century in his first Test before Ben Stokes took his 200th wicket and James Anderson his 703rd as England closed in on a resounding victory over West Indies at Lord’s. Source
Page: Wales sacking hurt, but it was not a complete surprise
Rob Page has admitted exclusively to Sky Sports that his sacking as Wales head coach ‘hurt’ – but it did not come as a ‘complete surprise’. Source